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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds | |
| Synonyms: | plumage plume | |
| Related terms: | body_covering animal_material down scapular hackle contour_feather sickle_feather flight_feather bastard_wing marabou aftershaft bird vane quill melanin keratin preen fledge | |
| 2. | [ verb ] join tongue and groove, in carpentry | |
| Related terms: | join | |
| 3. | [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 10234 | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (nautical,transportation) turn the paddle; in canoeing | |
| Synonyms: | square | |
| Related terms: | paddle | |
| 5. | [ verb ] (nautical,transportation) turn the oar, while rowing | |
| Synonyms: | square | |
| Related terms: | row | |
| 6. | [ verb ] cover or fit with feathers | |
| Related terms: | cover | |
| 7. | [ verb ] grow feathers, of birds | |
| Synonyms: | fledge | |
| Examples: | "A fledgling sparrow fell out of its nest" |
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| Related terms: | grow | |
| 8. | [ noun ] turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls | |
| Synonyms: | feathering | |
| Related terms: | rotation rowing | |
| Similar spelling: |
feathery fetter fetor Father Feder feeder feature |
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